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Crocodile Dundee II (1988): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Crocodile Dundee II (1988) movie poster

Crocodile Dundee II is a 1988 action comedy directed by John Cornell, starring Paul Hogan, Linda Kozlowski and John Meillon. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $239.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 9% on Rotten Tomatoes and 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.

IMDb rating
5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
9%
worldwide gross
$239.6M
Metascore
41
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Crocodile Dundee II (1988) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 48m (108 min)
Director
John Cornell
Genres
Action , Adventure , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story

What Is Crocodile Dundee II About?

The premise of Crocodile Dundee II without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After tough-as-nails adventurer Mick "Crocodile" Dundee marries Sue Charlton, they move to New York City. However, their new life is disrupted when Sue is kidnapped by a ruthless drug lord in Colombia. Dundee travels to South America and uses his trademark Aussie skills and unwavering determination to rescue her. He confronts the dangerous criminal underworld in a thrilling battle to save Sue and recover stolen evidence, showcasing his unique brand of bravery and resourcefulness.

Crocodile Dundee II Themes & Keywords

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  • subway
  • cocaine
  • reference to clint eastwood
  • hostage
  • rowboat
  • helicopter
  • character name as title
  • nickname in title
  • surname in title
  • reference to richard nixon
  • columbia
  • jumper
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  • hot dog vendor
  • japanese tourist
  • ocker comedy
  • drug cartel
  • blockbuster
  • punk rocker
  • love
  • animal in title
  • remove bra without removing shirt
  • crocodile
  • gangster
  • australian
  • australia
  • crime boss
  • new york city
  • the outback australia
  • photographer
  • murder
  • ex husband ex wife relationship
  • witness to a murder
  • witness
  • camera
  • henchman
  • australian abroad
  • slide photograph
  • light table
  • drinking beer
  • alcohol
  • bush fire
  • private jet
  • wearing sunglasses at night
  • hanging upside down
  • telephoto lens
  • japanese businessman
  • nikon camera
  • knife held to someone's penis
  • threatened with a knife
  • castration threat
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Cast & crew

Crocodile Dundee II Cast

Paul Hogan leads the cast, with Linda Kozlowski and John Meillon. Directed by John Cornell; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from John Cornell

One more film directed by John Cornell: Almost an Angel.

Full filmography
Ratings

Crocodile Dundee II Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Crocodile Dundee II 9% on Rotten Tomatoes and 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.

Plot

Crocodile Dundee II Plot Summary

What happens in Crocodile Dundee II from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Two years have flown by since Mick Dundee (played by Paul Hogan) and Susan “Sue” Charlton (portrayed by Linda Kozlowski) embarked on their exciting journey in New York City. As they navigate their dynamic lives as a couple, Mick’s endearing country charm often clashes with the city’s bustling pace. Despite these differences, Sue’s flourishing writing career has catapulted Mick into the limelight, even landing him an intriguing role involving Leroy Brown, a mild-mannered stationery salesman trying hard to embody his self-proclaimed “bad guy in the streets” persona, allowing him to indulge in activities like blast fishing in Manhattan’s waters.

Full summary

The whole story of Crocodile Dundee II, scene by scene

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Box office

Crocodile Dundee II Box Office

Crocodile Dundee II grossed $239.6 million worldwide. $109.3 million came from the US and Canada and $130.3 million (54%) from the rest of the world.

1988 box office

Worldwide gross

$239.6M

US & Canada
$109.3M
International
$130.3M
US & Canada 46% Rest of the world 54%
Videos

Crocodile Dundee II Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.

Trailer
  • Teaser Crocodile Dundee II (1988) Teaser (VHS Capture)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Crocodile Dundee II?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What city do Mick and Sue navigate life together in?

Cars

Cars in Crocodile Dundee II

25 cars on screen, including the 1953 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special and the International Harvester C-1300.

All 25 cars
  • 1953 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special in Crocodile Dundee II 1953 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special Important role
  • International Harvester C-1300 in Crocodile Dundee II International Harvester C-1300 Important role
  • 1978 Buick Regal in Crocodile Dundee II 1978 Buick Regal Minor role
  • 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air in Crocodile Dundee II 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Minor role
Details

Crocodile Dundee II Also Known As

27 alternative titles, including “Crocodile Dundee 2” and “Cocodrilo Dundee 2”.

Also known as
  • Crocodile Dundee 2
  • Cocodrilo Dundee 2
  • Crocodile Dundee 2 - Crocodile Dundee in New York
  • Mr. Crocodile Dundee 2
  • Crocodilo Dundee 2
  • Крокодил Данди 2
  • Mr. Crocodile Dundee II
  • Krokodýl Dundee 2
  • Cocodrilo Dundee II
  • Krokodil Dundee 2.
  • Crocodilo Dundee II
  • Ο κροκοδειλάκιας 2
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  • קרוקודיל דנדי 2
  • Крокодил Данді 2
  • Krokodyl Dundee II
  • Krokodíl Dundee 2
  • 鳄鱼邓迪2
  • Krokodil Dundee 2
  • Дънди Крокодила 2
  • クロコダイル・ダンディー2
  • Krokotiilimies II
  • 크로커다일 던디 2
  • Krokodilas Dandis 2
  • ดีไม่ดี ข้าก็ชื่อดันดี 2, დანდი მეტსახელად "ნიანგი" 2
  • Cocodril Dundee II
  • Crocodilul Dundee II
  • Cá sấu Dundee 2

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FAQ

Crocodile Dundee II FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Crocodile Dundee II, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Crocodile Dundee II?

Crocodile Dundee II runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

When was Crocodile Dundee II released?

Crocodile Dundee II was released on May 25, 1988.

Who directed Crocodile Dundee II?

Crocodile Dundee II was directed by John Cornell.

More films by John Cornell

Who is in the cast of Crocodile Dundee II?

Crocodile Dundee II stars Paul Hogan, Linda Kozlowski and John Meillon, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Crocodile Dundee II make at the box office?

Crocodile Dundee II grossed $239.6 million worldwide ($109.3 million domestic, $130.3 million international).

How is Crocodile Dundee II rated?

Crocodile Dundee II has 5.7/10 on IMDb, 9% on Rotten Tomatoes, 41 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.

Does Crocodile Dundee II have a post-credit scene?

Yes. Crocodile Dundee II has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.

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